Radio Split Ranch
A monthly conversation with your favorite Capital Region broadcast personalities of the past and sometimes present. In 2024, the Schenectady Museum of Innovation and Science (MiSci) announced they would archive this podcast as a recorded history of regional broadcasting for future researchers. Many historians consider Schenectady, NY as an important center in the early development of modern radio and television broadcasting.
Why "Radio Split Ranch?"
A monthly visit with your favorite radio disk jockeys of the past and sometimes present. The podcast title is a tip of the cowboy hat to early radio pioneer Gene Autry who once broadcast from the Radio Ranch. I was in radio as Chris Warren for more than 50 years and now live the retired life in a split ranch home, so...
Episodes
Apr 10, 2023
Apr 10, 2023
1hr 19 min
A life on the radio, and he lived to talk about it! Reminiscing with Rex Gregory.
Mar 10, 2023
Mar 10, 2023
1hr 32 min
A memorable voice, a great news career, and a real nice guy to work with. Don Fields recalls the golden days of radio news this month.
Feb 10, 2023
Feb 10, 2023
1hr 25 min
How to be a good program director without really trying. Meet one of my best bosses this month, Randy McCarten.
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
1hr 41 min
Get ready to laugh with veteran comedian, impressionist, voice actor and yes, radio personality, Steve Van Zandt.
Dec 9, 2022
Dec 9, 2022
1hr 12 min
This month, a conversation with a woman who didn't let anything or anyone stand in her way to a career that included time in the top media market in the country. Enjoy an hour with the delightful Tracy Egan.
Nov 10, 2022
Oct 7, 2022
Oct 7, 2022
1hr 35 min
If you miss him on the radio, don't miss my conversation with the talented Tom Robinson.
Sep 8, 2022
Sep 8, 2022
1hr 40 min
This month, a fun conversation with a recognizable voice AND face, veteran broadcaster Jack Aernecke. Enjoy!
Aug 10, 2022
Aug 10, 2022
1hr 28 min
To round out the first year of Radio Split Ranch conversations, enjoy the dean of Capital Region broadcasting, Bob Cudmore.
Jul 10, 2022
Jul 10, 2022
1hr 36 min
She's been waking you up with a smile for more than 20 years. Here's how it all started for Jaime Roberts.